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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
3
A quirky classified mentions learning piano at The Rhythm School on George Street in Pri,pane. It promises a free prospectus and quick results, directing applicants to the National Service Office in Clancurry.
Saturday afternoon event drew country visitors and townspeople to Cloncarry. Door-takings were satisfactory. exhibits ranged from fancy work to flowers, produce, art and models. Auctioneering by Rev. Brother Crowe boosted revenue. prize winners included Wilkinson in pantry, Gobrie in candle blowing, and others in games and stalls.
The Cloncurry Hospital Board presents the year end June financials with a General fund credit of £2069 9 2 and a Trust fund balance of £59 11 1. Receipts total £9047 10 8 against £8570 0 3 expenditures, noting staff and equipment updates including a new refrigerator for the Materni ty Ward and planned electrocardiograph and microscope purchases. Building plans include a modern hospital on the south east site with frontage to Medium Street and expected construction in 145/146. staff changes note Dr G Alberry as Medical Superintendent and Dr Thomas as Resident Medical Officer, with long-serving secretary Mr Giles Trenfield resigning June 30.
The Cloncurry Hospitals Board presents the statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ended 30 June IMS. It notes the Cloncurry Hospital Trust Fund and a bequest from the estate of Robert McGregor Watson deceased. A balance of 35 111 remains, with the document signed by the board chairman and acting secretary at Cloncurry on 1 August.
The notice lists winners in hobby and baby show categories. Names include Paul, Best Animal, Best Group of Persons, G. Martyr, and Best Child Study. Baby show champions crown 6 to 24 month age groups with first and second place recipients such as Walker, Freeman, Kerrisk, Bahr, Griffin, and Ah Kup.
James Cagney and Jon Leslie headline the screening of Yankee Doodle Dandy at the Blo on Friday and Saturday. The film features marquee wartime musical moments and classic show tunes.
The annual general meeting of the Red Cross Shire Logerty will be held at the Shire Hall on Wednesday September 9 at 3.30 PM. All members are requested to attend. F McBryde is honorary.
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